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Welcome to Pottstown, Pennsylvania |
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Borough
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PUBLIC NOTICE |
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TIME RESET FOR PAYMENT OF PER CAPITA TAX BILLS
DUE TO THE DELAYED MAILING OF THE PER CAPITA TAX BILLS, THE
POTTSTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL, AT ITS AUGUST 14, 2008 MEETING, VOTED TO EXTEND
THE TIME ALLOWANCE FOR PAYMENT AS FOLLOWS:
2% DISCOUNT PERIOD - AUGUST 9, 2008 – OCTOBER 8, 2008
NET PAYMENT PERIOD – OCTOBER 9, 2008 – DECEMBER 7, 2008
PENALTY PERIOD – DECEMBER 8, 2008 AND THEREAFTER
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Montgomery County uses the Roam Secure Alert Network to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency. The Community Alert System delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to you on all your devices:
- Email Account (work, home, other)
- Cell phone (via SMS)
- Pager
- Smart phone/PDA (BlackBerry, Treo and other handheld's)
When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized
senders will instantly notify you using the Community Alert System. This is
your personal connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what
to do, or what not to do, who to contact and other important information. LEARN
MORE - CLICK HERE
The Special Needs Registry is designed to help emergency
management coordinators plan for critical events. Each
municipality wants to be positioned to locate and safely evacuate people who
find it difficult to help themselves in the event of a major disaster.
Learn about the Registry! |
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The Fall 2008 Newsletter is on-line, click
here to view it. (PDF 8.5mb - please allow extra download time due to the
size of the file)
NOTICE OF MISPRINT on PAGE 5 - The correct day of
the Halloween Parade is Wednesday, October 22nd. |
The parliamentary authority for the Borough
Council shall govern procedure in the meetings of Council, except where otherwise
provided in the law, in the by-laws of Council, and in these rules.
> Read
the Rules < |
Attention Residents! The Borough has amended
a number of fees for 2008.
See the additional 2008 fee resolution changes.
You can view all of the Borough Ordinances and the Fee Schedule by visiting
the Ordinances Page. |
The Borough of Pottstown has a seven year Economic Development Strategic Plan. The plan provides a balanced program of projects and initiatives to guide community revitalization efforts in the Borough.
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more<-
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Results of the 2008 5k run are in.
View Results
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The Pottstown Parks & Recreation department has many
youth programs available.
You can Review these youth activities by visiting the Parks & Recreation
Pages. |
SENIORS 65 & OLDER RIDE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FREE ALL DAY! Click
here to learn More (PDF)
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| Did you know the Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department
can throw a theme party for residents? There is no need to call an expensive
party planner! More
Information >> |
Are you aware that the Borough of Pottstown has
a Human Relations Commission? It is a nine-member team of volunteers appointed
by the Mayor and confirmed by the Borough Council of Pottstown. The diverse
team serves to improve the quality of human relations within the Borough of Pottstown. More
information.>>
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Montgomery County will again be running the household
hazardous waste and computer collection program from April thru August.
More
information.>>
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The Borough of Pottstown is proudly
holding its summer blood drive on August 29, 2008. Sponsored by Miller
Keystone, we would love for you to participate! More
Info
Blood Drive Basic Guidelines
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On Street Permit Parking Information
Effective 07/01/2008; with the exception of handicapped parking spaces, anyone wishing to park in a three hour
time limited parking space for more than three hours must purchase a parking permit. More Info
Ordinance No. 2047 adopted by Pottstown Borough Council December 10, 2007 |
The Bark Park is Coming!
To be located at rear of the former
Gruber Pool
According to a recent survey, 63% of all U.S. households
own a pet. It is well
documented that pets help lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease, fight
depression, and reduce stress, all while adding to one's quality of life.
Of all
the pet households in the U.S., dogs are the most popular. There are
currently 44.8 million households with a dog, and there are currently 74 million
dogs owned in the U.S. More Info
<View the Park Map> |
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PUBLIC NOTICE |
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Curfew - From Ordinance 1752.
1. It shall be unlawful for any minor to be or remain in or upon any public highway, street, road, alley, park or other public place or in any enclosure or vehicle which is on or in close proximity to any such street, road, alley, highway, park or other public place within the Borough of Pottstown, between the hours of 9:30 P.M. to 5:00 A.M., Sunday through Thursday, and the hours of 11:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M. on Fridays and Saturdays.
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BOROUGH OF POTTSTOWN
LEAF BAG PROGRAM
The Borough of Pottstown's leaf collection program
will begin on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 and continue until Thursday, December
11, 2008.
Details
on the leaf bag program |
September 6th
Music on the River 2-5, Riverfront Park
5-9 Classic Car Show
Artist Reception at Gallery 6-8pm - Fall Student Faculty Exhibit |
5th Annual Pottstown Municipal Airport community Day.
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2008
Time: 10 am until about 2 pm
Events: Displays including WWII aircraft; rescue helicopters; fire and rescue
equipment and demos
Young Eagles flights (free) for children from 8-17 years
Free light refreshment
The Pottstown Municipal Airport is located at - 1149 Glasgow Street
MORE INFORMATION
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The Borough of Pottstown has streamlined
procedures in the Homeownership Initiative Program.
The re-development district boundaries have been changed,
this could be a benefit to residents in the district to those considering moving
into the area.
There are also new changes taking place in the program starting
on July 1, 2008. Click here for more information.
The Borough is finishing the Strategic Plan for the upcoming
years which will bring exciting changes to our area, so stay tuned. Click
here for details. |
The Schuylkill Trail was developed as a multi-use
public trail for walkers, joggers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, and equestrians.
You can view the River Trail Map from Birdsboro to Pottstown and from Reading
to Gibraltar by clicking here.
Detailed information and photographs about the entire trail project can be
found at the Schuylkill River Website.
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Historic Pottsgrove Manor has wide
variety of interesting and educational events from now through the end of the
year.
The Manor offers visitors
an opportunity to get a glimpse of life in 18th century Pennsylvania. It is one
of the best restorations in Eastern PA.
View
the calendar of events!
Visit the Pottsgrove Manor website
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The Pottstown Public Library has many programs for
kids, teens and adults.
What does the Library offer adults? Lots!!! Free online
access via our computers or your own [Wifi] laptop, weekly Tai Chi instruction
[mostly Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.], Mystery Reader’s Club
on the 4th Tuesday of month at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday Evening Book Club the last
Tuesday of month at 7:00 p.m., Craft Clubs the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 1:00
p.m. and the 2nd Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., and special programs on varied themes
supplement the more traditional hardback and paperback books, large type books,
magazines, newspaper, digital downloadable books and other online information
resources.
There is still time for anyone to contribute who wants to
help the Library qualify for new public access Internet computers on the Gates
Foundation Grant. Computer use continues to grow as our computers age. We are
hoping to add weekly computer instruction to our fall schedule. Check the webpage for developments in September and October. Details should be available shortly
on our Wine Tasting [Fall Fund-raiser.]
The next Friends of the Library Back-Door Book Sale will be held downstairs
in the Library on Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20. FOL members normally
hold a two-day sale every other month. These dedicated volunteers help the Library
with the proceeds of these sales and other activities. New members are always
welcome!
We hope each member of your family has his or her library card close at hand
for use. You must accompany your minor child [yes, even the teens] at least once
to provide proof of identity and residence and sign to approve his/her application.
Keep checking our web-page for library activities, access to information,
including digital downloadable audio books, and oh yes, to reserve those books
you want to curl up and read as the leaves start to fall!
Carolyn Wiker
Interim Director, Pottstown Public Library
Additional details on
events and programs are available at the Library
Website.
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